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Tip of the Week: Apples

by Brenda Alesii,posted Aug 29 2011 12:00AM

Apple skins contain vitamins and antioxidants that can improve your overall health, lower your cholesterol and even reduce your risk of serious diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, asthma, and diabetes. The chemical behind the apple skin’s waxy shine is being credited with a host of health benefits from building and maintaining muscle to keeping the lid on your weight by keeping your blood sugar stabilized.